During the week of August 25–28, TI-Rwanda hosted colleagues from TI chapters in Ghana, Madagascar, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe for a Chapter-to-Chapter Learning Exchange under the Inclusive Service Delivery in Africa (ISDA) and Land and Corruption in Africa (LCAII) projects.
The exchange provided a unique platform to share experiences, strengthen capacity, and advance collective efforts to fight corruption and promote good governance across Africa. Participants explored practical practical approaches to citizen engagement, evidence-based advocacy, technology-enabled reporting, and integrity mechanisms, with a particular focus on the health, education, and land sectors.
On August 26, participants travelled to Musanze District (Northern Province) for a hands-on experience of Rwanda’s innovative governance models. Welcomed by the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs, the delegation learned how citizen participation is fostered in decision-making, particularly in land governance.
The group also visited Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, where they explored social accountability mechanisms that improve service delivery and transparency, supported by TI-Rwanda through suggestion boxes and Citizen Concerned Committees (CCCs).
At G.S. Muhoza I, participants observed how Rwanda’s inclusive education system is complemented by TI-Rwanda’s interventions under the ISDA Project to strengthen social accountability tools in schools.
In the afternoon, the team attended a community assembly in Cyuve Sector, where they witnessed Inteko y’Abaturage, a home-grown initiative that brings citizens and leaders together to jointly address local issues.
On August 27, sessions in Kigali focused on the role of Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs) in handling corruption cases, engaging communities, and integrating gender and social inclusion into service delivery.
Participants discussed how ALAC systems can be strengthened to attract more cases, provide effective redress, and build trust with local communities. They also explored strategies for engaging government institutions and parliaments to enhance advocacy effectiveness and build coalitions with oversight bodies and civil society organizations.
The exchange also featured discussions and best practices on whistle-blower protection. Mr. Fiscal Birasa, Acting Division Manager at the Office of the Ombudsman, shared Rwanda’s experience and approaches to whistle-blower protection and measures designed to raise citizen awareness and foster a culture of whistleblowing, critical for advancing integrity and justice.
On August 28, discussions turned to combatting land corruption through innovative approaches and practical tools. Participants explored data-driven advocacy, citizen awareness initiatives, and strategies to empower rights-holders to hold duty-bearers accountable.
Ir. Sylvain Muyombano, Head of the Land Administration Department at the Rwanda Land Authority, presented Rwanda’s reforms in harmonizing land administration and improving service delivery to minimize corruption risks.
Sessions also featured demonstrations of safe ICT-based reporting platforms, advanced tools for data analysis, and strategic public interest litigation approaches. Best practices were shared on how litigation can protect public interest and ensure justice, reinforcing anti-corruption efforts across the region.
The Chapter-to-Chapter Learning Exchange highlighted the value of collaboration across borders. By sharing lessons and practical approaches, TI chapters are advancing transparency and accountability in health, education and land sectors helping to build stronger and more resilient communities free from corruption.
TI-Rwanda Executive Director & TI Board Member, Apollinaire Mupiganyi
Transparency International’s regional Advisor for Africa, Paul Banoba
The team attended a community assembly in Cyuve Sector
In Musanze, the delegation met the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs
